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Consider the following statements : Statement 1 : The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) and the Arbor Day Foundation have recently recognized Hyderabad as 2020 Tree City of the World. Statement 2 : Hyderabad was selected for the recognition for a year following its commitment to grow and maintain the urban forests. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

C.Statement 1 is correct but Statement 2 is not correct
B.Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct but Statement 2 is not the correct explanation for Statement 1
A.Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct and Statement 2 is the correct explanation for Statement 1
D.Statement 1 is not correct but Statement 2 is correct

Correct Answer: Option D

Statement 1 is not correct: The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) was not involved in recognizing Hyderabad as a 2020 Tree City of the World. The recognition was given by the Arbor Day Foundation and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

Statement 2 is correct: Hyderabad received the recognition for its commitment to growing and maintaining urban forests.

Hyderabad is the only city from India to be recognized as a 2020 Tree City of the World.

Hence, statement 1 is not correct, but statement 2 is correct.

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